Note #300
Byssus, or sea silk, is one of the most coveted materials in the world – but after more than 1,000 years in the same matrilineal family tree, this ancient thread may soon unravel. www.bbc.com/travel/ar…
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The ancient and highly prized material known as byssus, or sea silk, is facing potential extinction as the family tradition of crafting it, passed down through generations for over a millennium, is at risk of ending.